Strengthening the concordance between entrepreneurship orientation with indigenous cultural values
AbstractIn light of implementing Western models to develop entrepreneurship capabilities and capital in the Arab Gulf, it has become apparent that a more nuanced and better contextually-situated approach to entrepreneurship development is recommended when dealing with such deeply traditional communi...
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| author | Victoria Dauletova Adil S. Al-Busaidi Ibtisam Al-Wahaibi Salim O. Al-Khaldi |
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| description | AbstractIn light of implementing Western models to develop entrepreneurship capabilities and capital in the Arab Gulf, it has become apparent that a more nuanced and better contextually-situated approach to entrepreneurship development is recommended when dealing with such deeply traditional communities. This paper seeks to provide insight into the relationship between Western and local orientations in terms of entrepreneurship in the Sultanate of Oman. Twenty face-to-face semi-structured interviews were conducted with contemporary Omani entrepreneurs, revealing that these Western Entrepreneurship Orientation (EO) models are perceived as potentially threatening the integrity and harmony of local communities. This perception causes partial resistance toward integrating Western dimensions of EO into the indigenous mindset. Hence, this paper strives to, firstly, identify the Omani cultural orientations that directly impact the application of Western dimensions of EO. Secondly, this paper proposes an alternative scenario for entrepreneurship development through strengthening dimensions of EO taking account of and blending with Omani cultural orientations. The paper will add to the body of literature exploring the impact of indigenous cultures on entrepreneurial orientation. Results offer recommendations to decision-makers and entrepreneurs from Oman and other countries with similar socio-cultural profiles on boosting a culture of entrepreneurship that aligns with preserving cultural heritage and local customs. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-7143f408f8534f729bc975ca89e82e0c2024-03-26T13:47:43ZengTaylor & Francis GroupCogent Business & Management2331-19752024-12-0111110.1080/23311975.2024.2333060Strengthening the concordance between entrepreneurship orientation with indigenous cultural valuesVictoria Dauletova0Adil S. Al-Busaidi1Ibtisam Al-Wahaibi2Salim O. Al-Khaldi3College of Economics and Political Science, Department of Business Communication, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Sultanate of OmanCollege of Economics and Political Science, Department of Business Communication, Director of Innovation and Technology Transfer, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Sultanate of OmanCollege of Economics and Political Science, Department of Business Communication, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Sultanate of OmanCollege of Economics and Political Science, Department of Management, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Sultanate of OmanAbstractIn light of implementing Western models to develop entrepreneurship capabilities and capital in the Arab Gulf, it has become apparent that a more nuanced and better contextually-situated approach to entrepreneurship development is recommended when dealing with such deeply traditional communities. This paper seeks to provide insight into the relationship between Western and local orientations in terms of entrepreneurship in the Sultanate of Oman. Twenty face-to-face semi-structured interviews were conducted with contemporary Omani entrepreneurs, revealing that these Western Entrepreneurship Orientation (EO) models are perceived as potentially threatening the integrity and harmony of local communities. This perception causes partial resistance toward integrating Western dimensions of EO into the indigenous mindset. Hence, this paper strives to, firstly, identify the Omani cultural orientations that directly impact the application of Western dimensions of EO. Secondly, this paper proposes an alternative scenario for entrepreneurship development through strengthening dimensions of EO taking account of and blending with Omani cultural orientations. The paper will add to the body of literature exploring the impact of indigenous cultures on entrepreneurial orientation. Results offer recommendations to decision-makers and entrepreneurs from Oman and other countries with similar socio-cultural profiles on boosting a culture of entrepreneurship that aligns with preserving cultural heritage and local customs.https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/23311975.2024.2333060Entrepreneurship orientationindigenous culturevaluesentrepreneurship developmentLen Tiu Wright, De Montfort University Faculty of Business and Law, United KingdomOrganizational Communication |
| spellingShingle | Victoria Dauletova Adil S. Al-Busaidi Ibtisam Al-Wahaibi Salim O. Al-Khaldi Strengthening the concordance between entrepreneurship orientation with indigenous cultural values Cogent Business & Management Entrepreneurship orientation indigenous culture values entrepreneurship development Len Tiu Wright, De Montfort University Faculty of Business and Law, United Kingdom Organizational Communication |
| title | Strengthening the concordance between entrepreneurship orientation with indigenous cultural values |
| title_full | Strengthening the concordance between entrepreneurship orientation with indigenous cultural values |
| title_fullStr | Strengthening the concordance between entrepreneurship orientation with indigenous cultural values |
| title_full_unstemmed | Strengthening the concordance between entrepreneurship orientation with indigenous cultural values |
| title_short | Strengthening the concordance between entrepreneurship orientation with indigenous cultural values |
| title_sort | strengthening the concordance between entrepreneurship orientation with indigenous cultural values |
| topic | Entrepreneurship orientation indigenous culture values entrepreneurship development Len Tiu Wright, De Montfort University Faculty of Business and Law, United Kingdom Organizational Communication |
| url | https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/23311975.2024.2333060 |
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